Installation of a shared-use path at the south end of Northam Park, adjacent to Northam Road, is scheduled to begin the week of May 11, weather permitting. The work is expected to last approximately one month. This project will replace…
In August of 2019, the Board of Zoning and Planning (BZAP) approved a Final Development Plan for a proposed redevelopment of the Golden Bear Shopping Center. Led by attorney Don Plank—a member of the original development team for Arlington Gateway…
While our primary concerns are the health and wellbeing of our residents and our colleagues in UA, we are also adjusting to the new financial realities facing the City of Upper Arlington. The economic changes brought on by COVID-19 will…
Front Row, From Left: Sandra Jamison (Second Baptist Church Historian), John Schweikart (Ohio History Connection), Catherine Kennedy (Equal UA), Karen Truett (UA Schools), Nic Fortkamp (Equal UA) Back Row: Jennifer Rigney-Carroll (Equal UA), Kim Shoemaker Starr (author), Seyla Kramer and…
In early March, the Parks & Recreation Department began to seek community feedback from children and adults as to what features the new Miller Park playground should offer. The surveys were available online from March 2-April 7. 72 children completed…
The Covid-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses throughout the country – including Upper Arlington. To support and assist them, the City of Upper Arlington and the UA Community Foundation have partnered to present a one-of-a-kind online roundtable…
Happy April Fools' Day. It's the best we could do with everything going on. We hope this brings a smile to your face during these unusual times.
Following a series of community engagement activities organized by the Community Center Feasibility Task Force (CCFTF), the focus then turned to fielding a statistically valid survey. In early March, 3,000 randomly selected homes were mailed a hard copy of the…
On the morning of Saturday, May 2, UA will be under siege by 100-plus Scouts and alumni who mean business when it comes to keeping our natural waterways healthy and free of trash. This annual event is now in its…
As the weather improves, we’re seeing more residents making use of our beautiful parks in various ways. While dog owners have every right to enjoy the parks with their canine friends, it’s important to be respectful of other park users.…
The Central Ohio region—Upper Arlington included—experienced extremely heavy rainfall between March 18-20. By March 20 the ground was already saturated, therefore the majority of the third rain event—which totaled approximately 2-1/2 inches—became runoff. This overloaded the storm sewers causing flash…
March 23 Update After consulting with staff and board, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Spring Tree & Plant Sale. This was not an easy decision, nor made without considering all possible options; there were simply…
Periodically, the City has openings on Boards and Commissions that serve the community. Public service is voluntary, affording participants the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that interest them. Upper Arlington City Council invites interested residents to donate…
More often than not, issues with wildlife result because we humans have not taken the appropriate precautions to make our yards and homes unappealing to opportunistic passersby. By taking a few simple steps to manage our solid waste output and…
With Council approving a series of construction contracts in recent weeks, the City’s Engineering Division is readying to begin year seven of our expanded 10-year Capital Improvement Program. The pace is not letting up, with another impressive list of projects…